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Q&A: Leila Nuland on How to Build Equitable Computer Science Curricula

EdTech Magazine

Edtech spoke with Leila Nuland, managing research director for K-12 at Hanover research to discuss some of the trends surrounding computer science in K–12 and how to overcome issues of accessibility and underrepresentation in certain populations. There are enough challenges with equitable access. Photo courtesy of Hanover research.

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Understanding and Addressing the Surge of Chronic Absenteeism

Edsurge

Research shows that chronically absent students are at higher risk for adverse outcomes later in life , including diminished health , increased involvement in the criminal justice system , and fewer job opportunities. This exacerbates existing social inequalities by limiting access to quality education and opportunities for upward mobility.

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Blending with Playlists

A Principal's Reflections

The lofty outcomes listed above can be accomplished using a variety of innovative strategies. Wells Elementary School in the Cypress-Fairbanks Independent School District (CFISD) is one of the best examples I have seen when it comes to effective blended learning at school. Playlists can provide a true path to personalization.

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Can After-School Programs Help Children Recover From the Pandemic?

Edsurge

While advocates welcome the national initiative’s goals to boost after-school options, they say challenges remain regarding programming accessibility and sustainability due to barriers that include limited funding and staff shortages. Yet key challenges persist that inhibit more students from accessing high-quality programs.

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EdTech that “Sparks Joy”

Neo LMS

Developers have naturally found a niche for “joyful” tech in the elementary phases, where the idea of allowing younger kids to have fun while learning is all but a credo. Teachers using the NEO LMS platform can use a host of nifty tools to really make learning accessible, self-paced and fun. EdTech that sparks joy.

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Teaching Strategies Buys ReadyRosie to Reach Parents and Children With Video Lessons

Edsurge

The video’s simplicity and accessibility is the point for ReadyRosie, which offers parents ways to turn a chore like putting away groceries into vocabulary practice. Roden worked as an elementary school teacher and in sales for Pearson before founding ReadyRosie in 2012. It’s smooth and in the pantry,” the boy says slowly. she asks. “Uh-huh,”

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How to do online learning well? A California district has some answers.

The Hechinger Report

On a morning this fall at Washington Elementary, a young boy, sitting at a table with five of his peers, held a tablet while he built a digital snowman — a cool proposition given the 85-degree heat just outside his air-conditioned classroom. In 2007, administrators were frustrated by the district’s poor outcomes and low graduation rate.